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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide
Shutting Down Your Computer
When you are ready to turn off your computer for an extended period of time, use the following procedure to shut down the computer.
!To avoid the potential loss of data, do not use the power switch to shut down the computer.
To shut down your computer
✍If you plan to shut down your computer for a short period of time, you may want to use standby mode instead. See “Using the Standby Function” on page 11.
1Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar to open the Start menu.
2Click Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
3Select the Shut down option.
4Click OK to complete the shutdown process.
✍Respond to any prompts about saving documents.
5Wait for your computer to turn off automatically — the power indicator light turns off.
6Turn off the display and any other peripherals connected to your computer.
